Airborne

From the progressive cities in the American West to the elite history of the old Northeast, to the industrial plants of the Midwest and the rustic South, America is a nation full of unique political cultures, and each region has its own history. But, all too often, we're lost in our own world, never realizing how varied our country is outside of what we're used to. Today, we're popping the bubble.

Picking a president is hard work, and it's not made any easier by the Electoral College, a system written into Article I of the Constitution. There's Supreme Court cases, backroom deals, faithless electors, oh my! But is switching to a popular vote a good idea, or should we stick to the status quo? This is the Fate of the Free World.

There's a lot at stake when interpreting the nation's most important document. Of course, that means that there are plenty of different ways to do it, AND those ways often overlap. You'll learn some of these methods, from all across the ideological spectrum, in Constitutional Conceptions.

Democratic and Republican. Libertarian and Green. Liberal and conservative. What does it all mean? In this episode of Airborne, we go back to the basics. From the Constitution to healthcare to taxes, this episode covers what the parties stand for, their platforms, and what their vision for America is. This is the Episode 1-The Party Basics. If you have any suggestions for a future episode, send a comment over to the link below.